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US10801260B2
US10801260B2 US15/956,576 US201815956576A US10801260B2 US 10801260 B2 US10801260 B2 US 10801260B2 US 201815956576 A US201815956576 A US 201815956576A US 10801260 B2 US10801260 B2 US 10801260B2
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Tanvi Singh
J. Luke Jenkins
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/68—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
    • E06B9/70—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive comprising an electric motor positioned outside the roller
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds
    • E06B9/42—Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds
    • E06B9/42—Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
    • E06B9/50—Bearings specially adapted therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/262—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical strips; Concertina blinds, i.e. upwardly folding flexible screens
    • E06B2009/2627—Cellular screens, e.g. box or honeycomb-like

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  • the present invention relates to a window covering assembly, and more particularly, to such an assembly that includes one or more powered modules.
  • These modules may be a light, temperature sensor, fan, heater, or motion detector.
  • a user is able to select the appropriate type and quantities of modules for a given window covering assembly.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1-3 show a window covering assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the window covering assembly 10 may include a roller 20 , around which a window cover 30 is wound.
  • window cover 30 is either raised or lowered, depending on the direction of rotation of roller 20 .
  • window cover 30 is a screen; however, other window coverings may be used.
  • cellular blinds as are commonly known in the art, may be used. In case of cellular blinds, the blinds are not wound around roller 20 . Rather, a string that is attached to the bottom of the blinds is wound around a spool. Upon rotation of the spool, the bottom of the string is either raised or lowered, depending on the direction of rotation of the spool. This, in turn, either raises or lowers the cellular blinds.
  • the window covering assembly 10 may include a motor assembly 40 .
  • this assembly includes a motor which, when activated, causes a shaft to rotate.
  • this shaft may be connected to a spur gear that interfaces with a matching spur gear on the roller 20 . In this way, the roller is caused to rotate and thereby raise or lower the window cover 30 .
  • the present invention is not limited to the power transmission system just described. Other gearing mechanisms may be used, and other power transmission systems, including chain drives and belt drives, may be used.
  • the window covering assembly 10 may include mounting brackets 51 , 52 .
  • these mounting brackets secure the roller 20 and motor assembly 40 to a window frame.
  • a roller channel 60 and valance 70 may be placed over the roller 20 and motor assembly 40 when the window covering assembly 10 is installed in a window frame. This visually obscures the roller 20 and motor assembly 40 , increasing the aesthetic appearance of the window covering assembly 10 .
  • one or more powered modules may be attached to the window covering assembly 10 .
  • Exemplary powered modules include a light 81 , temperature sensor 82 , fan 83 , heater 84 , and motion detector 85 .
  • the window covering assembly 10 is configured to receive any configuration of these modules. This allows for a window covering assembly 10 with tailored features.
  • a window covering assembly 10 may include a motion detector and a light. Controls may be provided such that when a person walks in the vicinity of the window covering assembly, the light is turned on.
  • a window covering assembly 10 may include a temperature sensor and a heater. Controls may be provided such that when the temperature sensor detects that the ambient temperature is below a certain threshold temperature, the heater is activated. It will be apparent to one of skill in the art that the preceding are only exemplary, and any combination of the powered modules may be employed in a window covering assembly 10 .
  • the modules are powered by a battery cell 86 that is integral to the window covering assembly 10 .
  • This battery cell may also be the source of power for the motor assembly 40 .
  • all of the modules that may be installed on a window covering assembly 10 have the same outer profile, and the window covering assembly has receptacles 87 configured to receive the modules. In this way, any module may be placed in any of the receptacles of the window covering assembly 10 .

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A window covering assembly includes one or more powered modules, such as a light, temperature sensor, fan, heater, or motion detector. The window covering assembly is configured so that the modules may be attached to the window covering assembly in numerous configurations, thus permitting tailored features of the window covering assembly.

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This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/487,376, filed Apr. 19, 2017, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a window covering assembly, and more particularly, to such an assembly that includes one or more powered modules. These modules may be a light, temperature sensor, fan, heater, or motion detector. A user is able to select the appropriate type and quantities of modules for a given window covering assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a window covering assembly according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
FIGS. 1-3 show a window covering assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the window covering assembly 10 may include a roller 20, around which a window cover 30 is wound. Upon rotation of the roller 20, window cover 30 is either raised or lowered, depending on the direction of rotation of roller 20. In one embodiment, window cover 30 is a screen; however, other window coverings may be used. For example, cellular blinds, as are commonly known in the art, may be used. In case of cellular blinds, the blinds are not wound around roller 20. Rather, a string that is attached to the bottom of the blinds is wound around a spool. Upon rotation of the spool, the bottom of the string is either raised or lowered, depending on the direction of rotation of the spool. This, in turn, either raises or lowers the cellular blinds.
As is also shown in FIG. 1, the window covering assembly 10 may include a motor assembly 40. In one embodiment, this assembly includes a motor which, when activated, causes a shaft to rotate. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, this shaft may be connected to a spur gear that interfaces with a matching spur gear on the roller 20. In this way, the roller is caused to rotate and thereby raise or lower the window cover 30. The present invention is not limited to the power transmission system just described. Other gearing mechanisms may be used, and other power transmission systems, including chain drives and belt drives, may be used.
As is also shown in FIG. 1, the window covering assembly 10 may include mounting brackets 51, 52. In one embodiment, these mounting brackets secure the roller 20 and motor assembly 40 to a window frame. A roller channel 60 and valance 70 may be placed over the roller 20 and motor assembly 40 when the window covering assembly 10 is installed in a window frame. This visually obscures the roller 20 and motor assembly 40, increasing the aesthetic appearance of the window covering assembly 10.
In one embodiment of the present invention, one or more powered modules may be attached to the window covering assembly 10. Exemplary powered modules include a light 81, temperature sensor 82, fan 83, heater 84, and motion detector 85. The window covering assembly 10 is configured to receive any configuration of these modules. This allows for a window covering assembly 10 with tailored features. For example, a window covering assembly 10 may include a motion detector and a light. Controls may be provided such that when a person walks in the vicinity of the window covering assembly, the light is turned on. As another example, a window covering assembly 10 may include a temperature sensor and a heater. Controls may be provided such that when the temperature sensor detects that the ambient temperature is below a certain threshold temperature, the heater is activated. It will be apparent to one of skill in the art that the preceding are only exemplary, and any combination of the powered modules may be employed in a window covering assembly 10.
In one embodiment, the modules are powered by a battery cell 86 that is integral to the window covering assembly 10. This battery cell may also be the source of power for the motor assembly 40.
In one embodiment, all of the modules that may be installed on a window covering assembly 10 have the same outer profile, and the window covering assembly has receptacles 87 configured to receive the modules. In this way, any module may be placed in any of the receptacles of the window covering assembly 10.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the modular motorized window blinds assembly of the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

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What is claimed is:
1. A window covering assembly comprising:
a roller;
a motor assembly disposed proximate to the roller;
a window cover attached to the roller;
a receptacle installed on the window covering assembly;
a first powered module configured for placement in the receptacle, the first powered module configured to cause performance of a first task; and
a second powered module configured for placement in the receptacle, the second powered module configured to cause performance of a second task that is different than the first task, wherein:
the window cover is raised when the roller rotates in a first angular direction,
the window cover is lowered when the roller rotates in a second angular direction, opposite the first angular direction,
the motor assembly interfaces with the roller via a power transmission system,
the motor assembly is powered by a battery cell integral to the window covering assembly for actuating the power transmission system,
the first powered module and the second powered module have a same outer profile for interchangeable installation within the receptacle,
the first powered module and the second powered module are powered by the battery cell,
the first powered module includes a light for performing the first task, and
the second powered module includes a temperature sensor, a fan, a heater, or a motion sensor for performing the second task.
2. The window covering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first powered module includes the light and the second powered module includes the heater.
3. The window covering assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of receptacles configured to receive the first powered module and the second powered module.
4. The window covering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first powered module includes the light and the second powered module includes the temperature sensor.
5. The window covering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first powered module includes the light and the second powered module includes the motion sensor.
6. A window covering assembly comprising:
a roller;
a motor assembly disposed proximate to the roller;
a window cover attached to the roller;
a receptacle installed on the window covering assembly;
a first powered module configured for placement in the receptacle, the first powered module configured to cause performance of a first task; and
a second powered module configured for placement in the receptacle, the second powered module configured to cause performance of a second task that is different than the first task, wherein:
the window cover is raised when the roller rotates in a first angular direction,
the window cover is lowered when the roller rotates in a second angular direction, opposite the first angular direction,
the motor assembly interfaces with the roller via a power transmission system,
the motor assembly is powered by a battery cell integral to the window covering assembly for actuating the power transmission system,
the first powered module and the second powered module have a same outer profile for interchangeable installation within the receptacle,
the first powered module and the second powered module are powered by the battery cell.
7. The window covering assembly according to claim 6, wherein:
the first powered module includes one of a light, a fan, and a heater,
the second powered module includes one of a temperature sensor and a motion sensor, and
the first powered module is activated based on a condition sensed by the second powered module.
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